Add 45/21 and 84/96
1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 84/96
45/21 + 84/96 is 169/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
45/21 = 45 × 32/21 × 32 = 1440/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
84/96 = 84 × 7/96 × 7 = 588/672 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/672 + 588/672 = 1440 + 588/672 = 2028/672 - 2028/672 simplified gives 169/56
- So, 45/21 + 84/96 = 169/56
In mixed form: 31/56
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